same order as the foregoing figure, four times. All
four poussette, leaving the second lady and gentleman at the top, the
same as in a Country Dance. The first lady and gentleman then go
through the same figure with the third lady and gentleman, and so
proceed to the end of the dance. This figure is sometimes danced in
eight bars time, which not only hurries and inconveniences the
dancers, but also ill accords with the music.
143. Waltz Cotillon.
Places the same as quadrille. First couple waltz round inside; first
and second ladies advance twice and cross over, turning twice; first
and second gentlemen do the same; third and fourth couples the same;
first and second couples waltz to places, third and fourth do the
same; all waltz to partners, and turn half round with both hands,
meeting the next lady; perform this figure until in four places; form
two side lines, all advance twice and cross over, turning twice; the
same, returning; all waltz round; the whole repeated four times.
144. La Galopade
is an extremely graceful and spirited dance, in a continual chassez.
An unlimited number may join; it is danced in couples, as waltzing.
145. The Galopade Quadrilles.
1st. Galopade.
2nd, Right and left, sides the same.
3rd, Set and turn, hands all eight.
4th, Galopade.
5th, Ladies' chain, sides the same.
6th, Set and turn partners all eight.
7th, Galopade.
8th, Tirois, sides the same.
9th, Set and turn partners all eight.
10th, Galopade.
11th, Top lady and bottom gentleman advance and retire, the other
six do the same.
12th, Set and turn partners all eight.
13th, Galopade.
14th, Four ladies advance and retire, gentlemen the same.
15th, Double ladies' chain.
16th, Set and turn partners all eight.
17th, Galopade.
18th, Poussette, sides the same.
19th, Set and turn.
20th, Galopade waltz.
146. The Mazurka.
This dance is of Polish origin--first introduced into England by the
Duke of Devonshire, on his return from Russia. It consists of twelve
movements; and the first eight bars are played (as in quadrilles)
before the first movement commences.
147. The Redowa Waltz
is composed of: three parts, distinct from each other. 1st, The
Pursuit. 2nd, The waltz called Redowa. 3rd, The waltz a Deux Temps,
executed to a peculiar measure, and which, by a change of t
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